Free presentation on Ecological Design Class, 1/6

What: Free Presentation: Community Training in Ecological Design Class When: Tuesday, January 6th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Where: New Roots Charter School, 116 S. Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY
Details: If you’re interested in learning permaculture design and practical strategies for sustainable systems, you might be interested in the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute’s upcoming Community Training In Ecological Design class. This free informational session is an opportunity find out more about the course topics and outcomes, meet the instructors, and have an opportunity to ask questions about the class.

Permaculture is a design system that mimics the patterns and processes found in nature. Community Training in Ecological Design students will learn strategies for garden and farm-scale systems that meet human needs while improving ecosystem health. With a focus on practical skills like site mapping, assessment, planning, and design skills, students finish the course with maps of their own sites for implementation.

CTED involves 36 hours of instruction and covers topics including polyculture gardening, backyard poultry, mushroom cultivation, and more. There is a sliding scale cost of $200-600 based on what students can afford.